Share in the joy of heritage – Heritage Council launches National Heritage Week
National Heritage Week 2021 encourages the inclusion of as many people as possible in exploring, sharing and enjoying Ireland’s diverse heritage.
€1.5 million heritage fund to boost tourism and jobs
More than 180 projects across Ireland will share €1.5 million under two special grant schemes run by The Heritage Council. The funding will boost local economies, grow tourism, and enhance community spirit by supporting local heritage projects.
Accreditation awarded to 11 Irish museums seen as boost to post Covid-19 recovery
Eleven museums have received accreditation under the prestigious Museum Standards Programme for Ireland from the Heritage Council.
Heritage Council funds 1624 working days through the Community Heritage Grant Scheme
Sixty-eight projects have shared in funding of €538,968 awarded under the Heritage Council’s Community Heritage Scheme.
The funding supported 1624 ‘working days’ in the sector.
Commemorative 25th anniversary tree-planting ceremony for the Heritage Council
The Heritage Council marked its 25th birthday with the planting of a special Irish Golden Yew tree at its grounds in Kilkenny by Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Malcolm Noonan, TD.
€1.5 million available for heritage-led regeneration of towns in 2021
A total of €1.5 million has been allocated for the heritage-led regeneration of towns around the country.